Special Interests
The River Trails Park District offers numerous activities for youth and teens! Check out our current special interest class and Parkour Programs. Youth also enjoy our summer camps, dance and athletic programming.
Rockin’ Guitars
Learn to rock on the guitar! We cover the basics: chords, scales, rhythm and songs. Have your own guitar? Bring it! If not, we’ll supply one. Chad Berardi currently rocks Chicago with his own band, has been playing for 29 years and teaching for 17 years. No class 11/27
| Age | Location | Day | Time | Date | Fee per session |
| 7-14 yrs | Weiss Community Center | Tuesdays | 4-4:30 pm | Sep 10-Oct 22 | $90R/$108N |
| 7-14 yrs | Weiss Community Center | Tuesdays | 4-4:30 pm | Oct 29-Dec 17 | $90R/$108N |
Young Magicians
Join us for a fun night of magic and mystery! Magic tricks will be taught that include cards, coins, ropes, and much more! You will discover that the tricks are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided on site. Each child will receive a magic kit to take home at the end of class. Participants are grouped by age and learn age-appropriate tricks. New tricks are taught at each session, so sign up again and again. Contracted by the Magic of Gary Kantor.
| Age | Location | Day | Time | Date | Fee |
| 5-12 yrs | Arlington Heights Park District | Tu | 6:30-7:25 pm | Sep 24 | $25 |
| 5-12 yrs | Arlington Heights Park District | Tu | 5-5:55 pm | Nov 6 | $25 |
Microscope Investigation Lab
Learn how real scientists make discoveries with this exciting hands on class. We will be exploring everyday items at different magnifications and learn that not everything is at it appears! In addition to discovering what is under the microscope, we will also be learning how to use the microscope’s picture editing software to make our discoveries even more exciting! No class 11/27.
| Age | Location | Day | Time | Date | Fee |
| 4-6 | Prospect Heights Park District | Wed | 5-6 pm | Nov 13- Dec 11 | $75R/$90N |
Coding Basic Training
In this course we’ll learn to think like a computer, using a tablet and visual programming language created just for kids by MIT. Young learners will work on thinking creatively, problem-solving and collaboration. Watch our characters move, jump, dance and come to life.
| Age | Location | Day | Time | Date | Fee |
| 5-7 | Prospect Heights Park District | Wed | 5-6 pm | Sep 18- Oct 9 | $75R/$90N |
Lights, Camera, Action….Make your own Star Wars Movie
Do you want to be the next George Lucas? We will create our very own Star Wars movie using special digital movie making cameras and software. As directors and producers we will work in teams to create our own story and script, then film our own movie. all students will get a copy of their movie, after class is complete
| Age | Location | Day | Time | Date | Fee |
| 8-12 | Prospect Heights Park District | Wed | 6-7:15 pm | Oct 16-Nov 6 | $93R/$112N |
Children’s Theatre – Afterschool
A weekly musical theatre workshop culminates in a showcase featuring age – appropriate excerpts from smash hit movie musicals! Students will learn the basics of vocal technique, choreography, and acting while working together to produce an in – class performance for family and friends. The showcase will take place during the last 30 minutes of our final class. Instructor: Margo Proeh, Gabrielle Garza and Children’s Theatre staff. Indian Grove students will be walked over by Staff to Burning Bush. No class 11/27.
| Grade | Show | Location | Day | Time | Date | Fee per session |
| K-6 | The Greatest Showman | Burning Bush Community Center | Wed | 3:30-4:30 pm | Sep 11-Oct 23 | $109R/$129N |
| K-6 | The Descendants Act | Burning Bush Community Center | Wed | 3:30-4:30 pm | Oct 30-Dec 18 | $109R/$129N |
Chess Scholars –After School Chess Club
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a chess competition with prizes at the end of the session. Activity bus will be available after class. No class 11/28.
Grade: K – 5
Location: Euclid School
| Day | Time | Date | Fee per session |
| Tu | 3:30-4:15 pm | Sep 10-Oct 22 | $130R/$150N |
| Th | 3:30-4:30 pm | Oct 31-Dec 19 | $130R/$150N |
Grade: K – 5
Location: Indian Grove School
| Day | Time | Date | Fee per session |
| Th | 3:30-4:15 pm | Sep 12-Oct 24 | $130R/$150N |
| Tu | 3:30-4:30 pm | Oct 29-Dec 17 | $130R/$150N |